Trump praises Ford after ripping GM

P resident Trump tweeted his approval after news broke that Ford would invest $ 900 million in Michigan to build electric and self-propelled cars.

"Good News from @Ford! They are investing nearly $ 1 billion in Flat Rock, Michigan for auto production on top of a $ 1 billion investment last month in a facility outside of Chicago. be where the action is! "Trump tweeted Wednesday.

billion in Flat Rock, Michigan for auto production on top of a $ 1 billion investment last month in a facility outside of Chicago. Companies are leaning back in the US – they will be where the action is!

The comments came after Trump's visit on Wednesday in an Ohio tank factory.

The president has repeatedly criticized General Motors after it closed a car factory in Lordstown, Ohio. He bashed both the GM and the AutoWorkers' Union, urging the two parties to come to some sort of deal to save the lost jobs.

On Wednesday, Ford announced it would invest in Flat Rock, Mich. The decision would make the company spend $ 900 million and hire 900 employees. It is not clear whether the President's harsh criticism of his rival has affected the decision in any way.